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Washington Trust Hires Sherry Fonseca as Mortgage Company Vice President and Regional Manager

February 26, 2016

The Washington Trust Company announced that Sherry A. Fonseca, of Cumberland, RI, has been hired as Vice President and Regional Manager of the Washington Trust Mortgage Company in the Newton/Wellesley area of Massachusetts. In her position, Fonseca will work closely with a network of real estate, financial, and building professionals to assist homeowners in all aspects of the home-buying process, from application to closing.

February 26, 2016

Westerly, RI – The Washington Trust Company announced that Sherry A. Fonseca, of Cumberland, RI, has been hired as Vice President and Regional Manager of the Washington Trust Mortgage Company in the Newton/Wellesley area of Massachusetts. In her position, Fonseca will work closely with a network of real estate, financial, and building professionals to assist homeowners in all aspects of the home-buying process, from application to closing.

Fonseca has more than twenty years of mortgage origination and management experience, most recently as Regional Vice President and Home Loan Manager for Bank of America in Framingham, MA. Prior to that, she held Regional Vice President positions with TD Bank in Boston and New England Moves in Waltham, MA. Fonseca holds her B.A. from Salve Regina University. She lives with her husband Roy and their two children in Cumberland, RI.

Washington Trust Mortgage Company LLC offers a full-range of mortgage solutions, including fixed rate, adjustable rate, first time homebuyer, construction and reverse mortgages, as well as home equity loans and lines of credit.

Our team of experienced mortgage professionals are dedicated to helping borrowers through all stages of life by providing customized, comprehensive financing and personalized services. Washington Trust Mortgage Company LLC is a subsidiary of The Washington Trust Company.

ABOUT WASHINGTON TRUST® Founded in 1800, Washington Trust is the oldest community bank in the nation and one of the Northeast’s premier financial services companies. Washington Trust offers a full range of financial services, including commercial banking, mortgage banking, personal banking and wealth management and trust services through its offices located in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts. The Washington Trust Company is a subsidiary of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., (NASDAQ OMX®: WASH). Additional information on Washington Trust and its subsidiaries can be found at www.washtrust.com.

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Washington Trust Hires Paul Fredette as Mortgage Company Vice President and Regional Manager in Wellesley, MA

June 13, 2017

Wellesley, MA– The Washington Trust Company announced that Paul M. Fredette, of North Kingstown, RI, has been hired as Vice President and Regional Manager of the Washington Trust Mortgage Company in the Newton/Wellesley area of Massachusetts. In his position, Fredette will work closely with a network of real estate, financial, and building professionals to assist homeowners in all aspects of the home-buying process, from application to closing.

Fredette has more than thirty years of mortgage experience, having held various management and executive positions with Wells Fargo Financial, including, most recently, as Branch Sales Manager for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in Newton and Quincy, Massachusetts. He holds his B.A. in Business Administration from Eckerd College.

Washington Trust Mortgage Company LLC offers a full-range of mortgage solutions, including fixed rate, adjustable rate, first time homebuyer, construction and reverse mortgages, as well as home equity loans and lines of credit. Our team of experienced mortgage professionals is dedicated to helping borrowers through all stages of life by providing customized, comprehensive financing and personalized services. Washington Trust Mortgage Company LLC is a subsidiary of The Washington Trust Company.

ABOUT WASHINGTON TRUST
Founded in 1800, Washington Trust is the oldest community bank in the nation and one of the Northeast’s premier financial services companies. Washington Trust offers a full range of financial services, including commercial banking, mortgage banking, personal banking and wealth management and trust services through its offices located in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts. The Washington Trust Company is a subsidiary of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., (NASDAQ: WASH). Additional information on Washington Trust and its subsidiaries can be found at https://www.washtrust.com/.

September 21, 2016

Westerly, RI - The Washington Trust Company announced that Rose M. Aragao, of North Attleboro, MA, has been hired as Mortgage Loan Officer for the Washington Trust Mortgage Company office in Wellesley, Massachusetts. In her position, Rose works closely with a network of real estate, financial, and building professionals to assist homeowners in all aspects of the home-buying process, from application to closing.

Rose has more than 10 years of banking experience and holds her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Bryant University. She lives with her husband Rob and their two children in North Attleboro.

Washington Trust Mortgage Company LLC offers a full-range of mortgage solutions, including fixed rate, adjustable rate, first time homebuyer, construction and reverse mortgages, as well as home equity loans and lines of credit. Our team of experienced mortgage professionals is dedicated to helping borrowers through all stages of life by providing customized, comprehensive financing and personalized services. Washington Trust Mortgage Company LLC is a subsidiary of The Washington Trust Company.

ABOUT WASHINGTON TRUST®
Founded in 1800, Washington Trust is the oldest community bank in the nation and one of the Northeast’s premier financial services companies. Washington Trust offers a full range of financial services, including commercial banking, mortgage banking, personal banking and wealth management and trust services through its offices located in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts. The Washington Trust Company is a subsidiary of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., (NASDAQ: WASH). Additional information on Washington Trust and its subsidiaries can be found at www.washtrust.com.

Washington Trust Hires Santos as Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager for Newest Branch on the East Side of Providence, RI

January 13, 2016

Westerly, RI – The Washington Trust Company has hired Albertina Santos as Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager for the new Washington Trust branch now open on the East Side of Providence, at 229 Waterman Street. Upon the opening of its new East Side location, Washington Trust now has a total of 20 branches throughout Rhode Island as well as one in Mystic, CT.

Santos has more than 20 years of banking experience, having held numerous positions within the Rhode Island market. She most recently served as Branch Manager for Bank of America’s North Providence location. In her new role with Washington Trust, she is responsible for managing the daily operations of the branch, growing the bank’s deposit base and maintaining Washington Trust’s active role in the community.

ABOUT WASHINGTON TRUST®
Founded in 1800, Washington Trust is the oldest community bank in the nation and one of the Northeast’s premier financial services companies. Washington Trust offers a full range of financial services, including commercial banking, mortgage banking, personal banking and wealth management and trust services through its offices located in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts. The Washington Trust Company is a subsidiary of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., (NASDAQ OMX®: WASH). Additional information on Washington Trust and its subsidiaries can be found at www.washtrust.com.

June 5, 2017

Coventry, RI– The Washington Trust Company announced that Christopher P. Devine, of Cranston, RI, has been hired as Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager for the newest Washington Trust branch which is set to open in Coventry, Rhode Island this September. Upon the opening of the Coventry location, Washington Trust will have a total of 21 branches throughout Rhode Island as well as one in Mystic, CT.

Devine has more than 12 years of banking experience, having held numerous positions within the Rhode Island market. He most recently served as Branch Manager for the Warwick branch of Webster Bank, and prior to that served as both Assistant and Branch Manager for various Citizen’s Bank locations. In his new role with Washington Trust, he is responsible for managing the daily operations of the branch, growing the bank’s deposit base and maintaining Washington Trust’s active role in the community.

ABOUT WASHINGTON TRUST
Founded in 1800, Washington Trust is the oldest community bank in the nation and one of the Northeast’s premier financial services companies. Washington Trust offers a full range of financial services, including commercial banking, mortgage banking, personal banking and wealth management and trust services through its offices located in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts. The Washington Trust Company is a subsidiary of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., (NASDAQ: WASH). Additional information on Washington Trust and its subsidiaries can be found at https://www.washtrust.com/.

Washington Trust Mortgage Company Hires Hatleberg and Walz

July 12, 2016

Westerly, RI - The Washington Trust Company announced that Brain B. Hatleberg, of Boston, MA, has been hired as Sr. Mortgage Loan Officer, and Marc G. Walz, of Westport, MA, has been hired as Mortgage Banker for the Washington Trust Mortgage Company office in Braintree, Massachusetts. In their positions, Brian and Marc work closely with a network of real estate, financial, and building professionals to assist homeowners in all aspects of the home-buying process, from application to closing.

Brian has more than 15 years of mortgage origination experience, most recently as a Mortgage Advisor for PHH Mortgage in Framingham, MA. He holds his Bachelor’s of Business Administration from the College of William and Mary. Brian lives with his wife Lisa and their two children in Boston, MA.

Marc has more than 18 years of mortgage origination experience, most recently as a Sales Manager for Embrace Home Loans in Newport, RI. He is an active member with the Newport County Chamber of Commerce, and Newport County Board of Realtors. Marc lives with his wife Lucy and their three children in Westport, MA.

Washington Trust Mortgage Company LLC offers a full-range of mortgage solutions, including fixed rate, adjustable rate, first time homebuyer, construction and reverse mortgages, as well as home equity loans and lines of credit. Our team of experienced mortgage professionals is dedicated to helping borrowers through all stages of life by providing customized, comprehensive financing and personalized services. Washington Trust Mortgage Company LLC is a subsidiary of The Washington Trust Company.

ABOUT WASHINGTON TRUST
Founded in 1800, Washington Trust is one of New England’s premier financial services companies, providing mortgage banking, commercial banking, small business banking, personal banking, and wealth management and trust services to individuals and institutions through its offices located in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts. The Washington Trust Company is a subsidiary of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., (NASDAQ OMX®: WASH). Web site address: www.washtrust.com.

Washington Trust Appoints Laura Davis as Senior Vice President of Lending Support Services

April 5, 2016

Westerly, RI – The Washington Trust Company recently announced that Laura L. Davis, of South Kingstown, RI, has been named Senior Vice President, Lending Support Services for the mortgage team in Westerly, RI. In her position, Davis will oversee the operational areas that support the Bank’s mortgage and consumer loan origination efforts.

Davis has more than 30 years of mortgage and consumer lending experience, including in-house and consulting roles. She previously worked for GMAC Mortgage in West Hartford, CT, where she managed the Northeast Client Service Center, as well as for New Alliance Bank in CT, where she was Vice President of Retail Lending. Most recently, Davis served as Manager of the Banking Technology and Operations Advisory Group for PricewaterhouseCoopers’ consulting division in Boston, MA. She holds her Bachelor of Business Administration from North Texas State University.

Washington Trust offers a full-range of mortgage solutions, including fixed rate, adjustable rate, first time homebuyer, construction and reverse mortgages as well as home equity loans and lines of credit. Washington Trust’s team of experienced mortgage professionals is dedicated to helping borrowers through all stages of life, by providing customized, comprehensive financing and personalized services.

ABOUT WASHINGTON TRUST®
Founded in 1800, Washington Trust is the oldest community bank in the nation and one of the Northeast’s premier financial services companies. Washington Trust offers a full range of financial services, including commercial banking, mortgage banking, personal banking and wealth management and trust services through its offices located in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts. The Washington Trust Company is a subsidiary of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., (NASDAQ OMX®: WASH). Additional information on Washington Trust and its subsidiaries can be found at www.washtrust.com.

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